Jiangjun Island Introduction
The local residents became wealthy in the past through coral harvesting, resulting in considerable prosperity. The fishing port's streets are lined with small buildings, creating a charming harbor city atmosphere, which has earned it the nickname "Little Hong Kong." Just one nautical mile away from Wang’an Island is Jiangjun’ao Islet, which has an area only one-fifth that of Wang’an Island, yet its population is nearly the same as that of Wang’an Island. The residents of Jiangjun’ao Islet became prosperous through coral and fire coral collection, leading to a flourishing community with numerous buildings, showcasing a distinct maritime urban vibe, hence the nicknames "Little Hong Kong" and "Little Kaohsiung." Today, most residents make a living through fishing. On the western side of the island, there is a Jiangjun Temple, which, along with Yong'an Palace and the Mazu Temple, serves as a center of faith for the villagers. The decorations and inscriptions in the three temples reflect a history closely tied to the rise and fall of the fishing industry. Surrounding Jiangjun’ao Islet, there are many other islets. On the eastern coastline, the islet known as "Sail Islet," named for its sail-like shape, is connected to Jiangjun’ao Islet at low tide, making it a typical land-linked islet, thus also called "Jiangmen Islet." There is also the uninhabited "Wangyou Island," which boasts a beautiful coral reef ecosystem, ideal for exploring the underwater world at the famous snorkeling spot Jin Guazai Reef, and offers a chance to experience camping away from the hustle and bustle on a deserted island! If you take a boat south from Jiangjun’ao Islet, you can reach the ecological reserve at Headscarf Islet, which features a unique landscape of half yellow volcanic gravel and half black basalt. On the marine erosion platform, you will find many marine tidal pools resembling small ponds, housing a variety of intertidal organisms, and the ecology of the tidal pools changes with the tides. In addition, many different species of terns reside on the island, such as the crested tern and the white-browed tern, which stop here, allowing for birdwatching from a distance while cruising around!
